Last scream for California's Colossus coaster

The Associated Press

Posted:
08/15/2014 12:51:15 PM MDT

Updated:
08/15/2014 01:09:28 PM MDT

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FILE-This June 22, 1978 file photo shows two train loads of riders trying out Colossus, at Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif., as the giant roller coaster opened for business. The Southern California roller coaster that was the world?s tallest and fastest when it opened in 1978 retires Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014. The coaster?s home Six Flags Magic Mountain expects thousands of prospective riders on Colossus? last day, and a protest is planned by a group seeking to save it.(AP Photo/Nick Ut)

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